Read Kawhi Leonard statement on NBA's significant punishments, fines
NBA star Kawhi Leonard issued a statement accepting responsibility for salary cap circumvention involving 'no-show' endorsement deals with the Los Angeles Clippers. The league imposed heavy penalties, including a $30 million fine for the team and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer.
Why it matters
The severity of these penalties marks a significant enforcement action by the NBA to maintain competitive balance and financial integrity.
Hear this story NBA star Kawhi Leonard issued a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after the league announced significant punishments for the Los Angeles Clippers and team owner Steve Ballmer.
The NBA announced the Clippers circumvented the salary cap with its alleged facilitation of "no-show" endorsement deals for Leonard, their former star forward, the league announced after an 11-month investigation concluded. Here's how the star forward responded.
“Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I am. I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family," the statement read via ESPN's Shams Charania.
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